DataZONE Chooses Solectron as a Manufacturing Partner; Solectron to Assemble DataZONE and OEM Private-Labeled Products for DataZONE.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1999-- DataZONE Corporation, a leading developer of innovative and ruggedized storage peripherals, announced today that it has chosen Solectron as a manufacturing partner to assemble products for the company. Under the terms of the agreement, Solectron will build both DataZONE brand and private-labeled products for DataZONE's large OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers. "We chose Solece high volumes of product on a global scale is exactly what we need to fulfill product requirements for our own brand of products and for our large OEM customer's private-label requirements as well." About the Products DataBook, which weighs only twelve ounces, is an external hard drive that connects to PC or Mac-based desktop and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. and allows users to easily transport their data and files without handling a pile of removable cartridges removable cartridge n. A hard disk that has a self-contained casing, can be removed from the drive, and has greater storage capacity than floppy disks. or a heavy notebook computer. The drive has been designed to survive a drop from desktop height, which is highly remarkable considering hard drives can typically only withstand a drop of less than one-inch. DataBook is fully self-contained, cartridge free, and contains pre-loaded encryptive backup and mirroring software ensuring exceptional data security. DataBook is ideal for a variety of applications such as downloading Internet and MP3 files, system backup, file transportation, fast-and-simple storage capacity upgrades, and data archive. Available in capacities from 4 to 14 gigabytes, DataBook is an intelligent alternative to ZIP(R) or JAZ(R). About Solectron Founded in 1977, Solectron Corporation (www.solectron.com) is the world's largest electronics manufacturing services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). company offering a full range of integrated supply-chain solutions for the world's leading electronics original equipment manufactures. Solectron's integrated technology solutions, materials, manufacturing and operations, and Global Services offer customers competitive outsourcing advantages, such as access to advanced manufacturing technologies, shortened product time-to-market, reduced total cost of ownership and more effective asset utilization. The company has received more than 210 quality and service awards from its customers in addition to the 1997 and 1991 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through the actions of the National Productivity Advisory Committee chaired by Jack Grayson, it was established by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality . Solectron is the first company to win the Baldrige Award for Manufacturing twice in the 11-year history of the national program. The company has more than 38,000 associates in 30 locations worldwide, with more than 8 million square feet of capacity. Revenues for fiscal 1999, ended August 27, 1999 were U.S. $8.4 billion. About DataZONE Founded in 1998, DataZONE is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that develops, markets, and sells innovative and ruggedized transportable storage A storage medium that is easily moved from one location to another. CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, Zip and REV cartridges, USB drives (flash drives) and compact external hard drives are examples of transportable storage. See removable disk and external drive. devices. DataZONE is located at 23 Las Colinas Las Colinas is a developed area in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Texas. Due to its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth and its proximity to DFW Airport, Las Colinas has been a viable place in the Metroplex for corporate and business relocation. Lane, San Jose, Calif., 95119 and can be reached by phone at 408/360-8688 or on the Internet at www.datazonecorp.com. 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